Friday, June 11, 2021

Giveaway & Review: The Summer Cottage by Annie Rains

 

The Summer Cottage (Somerset Lake #1) by Annie Rains
Publication Date: May 25th 2021 by Berkley Books
Pages: 449
Source: Publisher
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My Thoughts:
Trisha Langley was looking for a fresh start for her and her young son, Petey, after her ex-husband was imprisoned for embezzling funds from clients. Doesn’t matter that she didn’t know, Trisha still got the side-eye from some and her son was being bullied in school because of it. The ad for a live-in property manager on Somerset Lake couldn’t have come at a better time. No one knows her at Somerset Lake and she immediately bonds with Vi Fletcher, the owner.  The cottages may be rundown, but they’re right on the gorgeous lake and Trisha looks forward to the work of sprucing up the cottages.

Somerset Lake holds a lot of bittersweet memories for Jake Fletcher. The family’s rental cottages have fallen into disrepair and his grandmother’s health makes it hard to handle on her own. Jake is sent by his family to convince Vi to sell the cottages and come live with them in Florida. However, when he arrives, he finds a new property manager. She’s beautiful, but he can tell there’s more to her story than she’s letting on.

Somerset Lake sounded magical, a perfect Summer getaway to me! I even loved the sound of the rundown cottages as they got a bit of fixing up. I love a place with character and charm, and the Somerset Cottages were brimming with both!

I was so happy that Trisha’s past wasn’t a long-held secret between Jake and her throughout the story. Instead, Trisha shares as Jake and her bond and become close, as two friends would. The attraction between them was immediate, but both Trisha and Jake were cautious and took it slow. I loved how sweet Jake was with Petey, taking him under his wing.

The Summer Cottage was a low drama, sweet romance set in a picturesque small lake town. We’re introduced to an interesting cast of secondary characters, setting up the series for future installments. I can’t wait for Lucy’s second chance romance, The Christmas Village!

4 Stars



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16 comments:

  1. A low drama sweet romance sounds like the perfect summer read. Now if only I had a front porch like the one on the cover with a hammock (and a cute dog!) where I could sit to read this one. :)

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    1. I know! I wish I was at a cottage like these here at Somerset Lake right now!

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  2. I love a good contemporary romance with humor.

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  3. Low drama sounds nice when the heat has me angsty already. :)

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  4. This sounds sweet, and I love the cover. Sounds like the author didn't make the kid annoying either.

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  5. I just finished an ARC of If the Shoe Fits by Julie Murphy and it's perfect for summer reading. Lots of laughs, swoon, drama, and much more.

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  6. No, I don't have a favorite, I really like all that I read.

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    1. It's too hard for me to choose a favorite, as well. I have way too many!

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  7. Sounds like a perfect read for the weekend. Very mild, no drama, and sweet!

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  8. Summer Sisters by Judy Blume is a favorite, I'm hoping to read it again this summer.

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  9. Not really I just read what catches my attention that day.

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